Washington Middle School

Glendive Elem
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
243 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Washington Middle School, located in Glendive, Montana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Dawson County area. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school by emphasizing academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded character and social responsibility.

As part of the Glendive community, Washington Middle School leverages its location to maintain strong connections between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school is committed to utilizing modern resources and pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a culture of respect and scholastic achievement, the administration and faculty work to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond, ensuring that each learner is equipped with the tools necessary for future success.
243
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Glendive Elem
Phone: (406)377-2356
Website: http://www.glendiveschools.com/o/wms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 84
Gender Ratio